Pentalift News Blog
How Knowing Improved Processes Makes for Good Engineers
December 12, 2014, 9:38 am - The best engineers get their hands dirty. An engineer can draw anything in AutoCAD, but without understanding the actual processes used in a workplace, the new machinery can often cause more problems than it prevents. Instead, engineers should observe the loading docks and assembly lines using their machinery. Understanding the entire improved process makes it […]
How can we Streamline our Manufacturing Systems?
December 9, 2014, 9:40 am - Staying competitive means constantly seeking out new ways to improve. Anybody who thinks that their business is perfect as-is, is probably missing something and risks getting left behind. Of course, there are lots of areas to look for improving your business: innovating better or cheaper products, beefing up customer service, or even attempting new marketing […]
6 Wastes Interrupting your Lean Process
December 5, 2014, 9:18 am - Lean processes need a lot of planning in order to work correctly. Without the proper attention, wasted resources can quickly drive a business into the red. Here are the biggest culprits and how to avoid them: 1. Overproduction of Materials or Finished Products This is the critical problem in lean production, and helps cause many […]
How Lift Tables Have Changed in the Last 10 Years
December 3, 2014, 9:00 am - Lift tables are used to heighten and position materials for workers so as to prevent against possible injuries in a wide array of industries, including the manufacturing engineer community. Although visibly they seem somewhat unaltered, they’ve changed quite dramatically over the past 10 years, sustaining a viable industry of people looking for good quality equipment […]
How Females are Shaping the Future of Engineering
November 26, 2014, 9:21 am - It’s no longer a man’s world- Women are changing the face of engineering in a big way. When a company has a diverse perspective on its workforce, this can fuel innovation at a manufacturing and design level and can help foster creativity. Moreover, diversity in the workforce and in leadership is proven to improve performance […]
